Konopiste Chateau Tours

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Built in the 13th century, the Konopiště Chateau was originally built in the Early Gothic era on the model of a French castellum near Prague. Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction changed the castle into a grand stately home. At the end of the 19th century Konopiště Chateau was refurbished in the Romantic style for Franz Ferdinand d'Este, successor to the Habsburg throne, and famous for his death in 1914 which acted as a pretext for the start of WWI.

The chateau offers a fine display of furniture, drape tapestries, sculptures, paintings and a cornucopia of hunting trophies. There is also a baroque rose garden and a greenhouse.

Practical Info

You can catch a train or a bus to Benešov. From there it is a short walk to the Konopiště Chateau along a marked path.

Location

Address: Benešov, Czech Republic

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Hours: Usually 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm. Closed Dec - Mar; in Nov open only for groups of 10+

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Admission: General admission: Kč 200. Other attractions have separate fees

Follow in the footsteps of Austrian legend Franz Ferdinand on this 4-hour tour of Konopiste Castle from Prague, one of the Czech Republic’s most impressive castles. Admire the castle’s beautiful Baroque façade, marvel at Franz Ferdinand’s collection of weaponry and hunting memorabilia, and stroll through the idyllic Rose Garden.

Take time out from Prague to visit one of the Czech Republic’s most interesting castles: Konopiste. The last home of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose 1914 assassination sparked World War I, this picturesque chateau-castle is a window into his life and times. Tour the grand chambers, halls, shooting gallery, and armory, and admire the ornamental gardens. This private 5-hour trip includes time for shopping and lunch (own expense), plus hotel pickup and drop-off.